Term
| Talocrural joint (Ankle Joint) |
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Definition
There are 2 articulations that make up the talocrural joint
1) formed by the distal end of the tibia and talus
2) formed when the lateral malleolus of the fibula meets the talus |
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Definition
| Articulation of the inferior surface of the talus and the superior surface of the calcaneus |
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Definition
consists of 2 articulations
1) lateral articulation: calcaneocuboid
2) medial articulation: talonavicular |
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Term
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Definition
| group of nonaxial joints between the tarsals and metatarsals |
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Term
| Metatarsophalangeal Joints |
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Definition
| group of condyloid joints between the metatarsals and toes (phalanges) |
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| group of joints between the phalanges |
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Definition
| support weight of the body, provide leverage for locomotion, absorb shock |
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Term
| Longitudinal Arch: Medial Longitudinal Arch |
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Definition
| consists of the proximal calcaneus and distal first 3 metatarsals |
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Term
| Longitudinal Arch: Lateral Longitudinal Arch |
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Definition
| consists of the calcaneus, cuboid and 4th and 5th metatarsals |
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Definition
| formed by the distal calcaneus, navicular, cuboid and proximal 5 metatarsals running from medial to lateral |
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Term
| Ligaments of the Ankle (Medial) |
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Definition
Deltoid Ligament
Spring Ligament |
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| Ligaments of the Ankle (Lateral) |
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Definition
Anterior talofibular ligament (ATF)
Cacaneofibular ligament (CF)
Posterior talofibular ligament (PTF) |
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Term
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Definition
1) Calcaneus
2) Talus
3) Navicular
4 Cuboid
5) 1st Cuneiform (Medial)
6) 2nd Cuneiform (Intermediate)
7) 3rd Cuneiform (Lateral) |
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Term
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Definition
1) 1st Metatarsal (medial)
2) 2nd Metatarsal
3) 3rd Metatarsal
3) 4th Metatarsal
4) 5th Metatarsal (lateral) |
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Definition
singular = phalanx
Big toe = Hallux
1) Proximal Phalanges (5)
2) Medial Phalanges (4)
3) Distal Phalanges (5) |
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Term
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Definition
| landmark on the ridge on top/front |
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Term
| Calcaneus: Sustentaculum tali |
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Definition
landmark on the medial side
like a shelf
attachment for spring ligament |
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Term
| 5th Metatarsal: Styloid process |
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Definition
| landmark on the lateral side |
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Term
| What bones articulate with the navicular? |
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Definition
talus
cuneiform bones
cuboid |
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| Is the talocrural joint more stable in plantarflexion or dorsiflexion? |
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Definition
| more stable during dorsiflexion |
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| What is the purpose of the spring ligament? |
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Definition
| it helps to maintain the medial longitudinal arch of the foot and by providing support to the head of the talus, bears the major portion of body weight |
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